So many things could be placed as the definitive symbol of summer. Depending on where you live, this could mean ocean waves, palm trees, barbeque grills, popsicles, pool floaties, or even Santa Claus! But I think the summer symbol we can all agree on, the one we all have in common, Read more…
Whew! I don’t know about you, but it has been a very busy summer for me so far. Between family time, some small celebrations, and the first (and second!) set of out-of-town guests I’ve had in over a year, I have had a very full plate and an equally full Read more…
Sometimes you are given a gift which enables you to try something new and exciting. My father was an automotive engineer, designing car and truck parts starting in the 1950s. This was a time before computers were widely used, so everything he designed was drawn by hand and measured with Read more…
When I want to practice my drawing skills, I usually reach for my colored pencils or oil pastels. I have the most experience using those materials, so I’m very comfortable, and they don’t make too much of a mess, so my set up and clean up times are minimal. But Read more…